ACSSU184
Transmission of heritable characteristics from one generation to the next involves DNA and genes
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ACSSU184 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSSU185
The theory of evolution by natural selection explains the diversity of living things and is supported by a range of scientific evidence
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ACSSU185 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSSU186
The atomic structure and properties of elements are used to organise them in the Periodic Table
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ACSSU186 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSSU187
Different types of chemical reactions are used to produce a range of products and can occur at different rates
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ACSSU187 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSSU188
The universe contains features including galaxies, stars and solar systems, and the Big Bang theory can be used to explain the origin of the universe
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ACSSU188 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSSU189
Global systems, including the carbon cycle, rely on interactions involving the biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere
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ACSSU189 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSSU190
Energy conservation in a system can be explained by describing energy transfers and transformations
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ACSSU190 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSSU229
The motion of objects can be described and predicted using the laws of physics
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ACSSU229 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSHE191
Scientific understanding, including models and theories, is contestable and is refined over time through a process of review by the scientific community
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ACSHE191 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSHE192
Advances in scientific understanding often rely on technological advances and are often linked to scientific discoveries
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ACSHE192 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSHE194
People use scientific knowledge to evaluate whether they accept claims, explanations or predictions, and advances in science can affect people’s lives, including generating new career opportunities
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ACSHE194 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSHE230
Values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research
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ACSHE230 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS198
Formulate questions or hypotheses that can be investigated scientifically
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ACSIS198 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS199
Plan, select and use appropriate investigation types, including field work and laboratory experimentation, to collect reliable data; assess risk and address ethical issues associated with these methods
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ACSIS199 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS200
Select and use appropriate equipment, including digital technologies, to collect and record data systematically and accurately
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ACSIS200 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS203
Analyse patterns and trends in data, including describing relationships between variables and identifying inconsistencies
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ACSIS203 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS204
Use knowledge of scientific concepts to draw conclusions that are consistent with evidence
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ACSIS204 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS205
Evaluate conclusions, including identifying sources of uncertainty and possible alternative explanations, and describe specific ways to improve the quality of the data
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ACSIS205 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS206
Critically analyse the validity of information in primary and secondary sources and evaluate the approaches used to solve problems
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ACSIS206 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum
ACSIS208
Communicate scientific ideas and information for a particular purpose, including constructing evidence-based arguments and using appropriate scientific language, conventions and representations
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ACSIS208 | Content Descriptions | Year 10 | Science | F-10 curriculum